....some pics, and a MEGA!
Stonechat. Paul Foster.
Theres some good news about the Stonechats and Whinchats in Bowland but as yet I don't know which area but reckon I'll soon be about to as PF will be in touch. Meanwhile take a look Here
Cuckoo Marc Heath
Some of last years - and this years - tagged Cuckoos have already left the country for Africa, whether or not you took an interest in them last year you should get up to date on this years movements and be prepared to be amazed Here
Spanish Sparrow Ana Minguez
I couldn't resist this little beauty, the male Spanish Sparrow with thanks to AM.
Shag. Gary Jones.
Nor could I resist this excellent mug shot of the Shag with thanks to GJ. If you have an interest in the mountaineering scene in addition to wildlife you'd be well advised to keep your eyes on GJ
And the MEGA....
A LITTLE SWIFT has been found at New Brighton on the Wirral, and the last I heard it was still showing well at 9.18pm this evening. The Little Swift was first recorded on Cape Clear Island, Count Cork, Ireland in June 1967, and records since in the UK don't quite amount to a double figure. Only two of these birds have ever stayed for more than a single day and is a species that has eluded the vast majority of twitchers.
So....sounds like you'd better 'get on your bike' if you want to see this little flying machine with a striking broad white rump and square tail.
And the MEGA....
Little Swift Zac Hinchcliffe
A LITTLE SWIFT has been found at New Brighton on the Wirral, and the last I heard it was still showing well at 9.18pm this evening. The Little Swift was first recorded on Cape Clear Island, Count Cork, Ireland in June 1967, and records since in the UK don't quite amount to a double figure. Only two of these birds have ever stayed for more than a single day and is a species that has eluded the vast majority of twitchers.
So....sounds like you'd better 'get on your bike' if you want to see this little flying machine with a striking broad white rump and square tail.